{"product_id":"tamarind-sunset-2-ply-silk-and-alpaca-echinacea","title":"Tamarind Sunset - 2 Ply silk and alpaca - Echinacea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamarind Sunset\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich, glowing orange inspired by the African sunset — the kind of colour that seems to intensify as the sun sinks towards the horizon. It has a warm, slightly earthy depth beneath its brilliant orange surface, reminiscent of the changing light across the savannah at the end of a long safari day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s something wonderfully vivid about this shade without it becoming overly bright — a sun-baked orange with touches of russet and red that gives the colour plenty of depth. A little piece of an African sunset, captured in yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea is a beautifully smooth, silky laceweight yarn with a soft handle and lovely drape. The blend of \u003cstrong\u003e70% mulberry silk and 30% alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e gives it a subtle lustre and a soft, fluid quality that makes it particularly lovely for lace knitting and lightweight projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e750 metres per 100 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, Echinacea offers plenty of yardage for larger lace projects and works beautifully for shawls, wraps and fine garments where drape and a smooth finish are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarn Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 ply \/ laceweight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 metres \/ 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% silk, 30% alpaca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulberry silk and alpaca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, silky and soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 ply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lace shawls, lightweight wraps, scarves and fine garments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Knitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 28–34 stitches per 10cm, depending on the project and stitch pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lace knitting, a larger needle can be used to create a more open fabric and enhance the drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Crochet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fine lacework, choose a smaller hook; a larger hook can be used for a more open, fluid fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea should be treated gently to preserve the silk and alpaca fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand wash in cool water\u003c\/strong\u003e using a mild wool or fibre wash. Do not agitate, wring or rub. Gently squeeze out excess water and roll in a towel before reshaping and drying flat away from direct heat and sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all hand-dyed yarns, colour may soften slightly with washing. We recommend washing finished garments separately the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Tea Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46446103036040,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5839\/8088\/files\/IMG_2485_907e912f-b9a8-41b8-9d6a-e47ee9975147.jpg?v=1787730202","url":"https:\/\/www.greenteayarns.com\/en-us\/products\/tamarind-sunset-2-ply-silk-and-alpaca-echinacea","provider":"Green Tea Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}